The Atlanta Day Shelter is a refugue and support system for homeless women and children. The building and its administrators provide a safe, welcoming and professional environment. The shelter began in Atlanta in 1894 at a time when there were only night shelters and the only day shelters were for men. There is no residency in this shelter. Administrators keep a record of who is visiting and offer many programs to help the women become self-reliant. Through the Job Readiness Program, professional counselors, help from volunteers and corporate funding, most women gain a job that pays higher than minimum wage. The shelter has been at its current location since opening in 1984 and there is still room to serve more families in need.
The SHARE House Family Violence Crisis Center is located in the Pope Ventures building with the Salvation Army in Historic Downtown Douglasville. SHARE stands for Someone Helping Another through Resources and Education. The 24-hour crisis line is 770-489-7513. SHARE House is a private 501c3 organization that offers a 24-hour emergency shelter, transitional apartments, case management, children's programs, domestic violence counseling, support groups, emergency food and clothing, and community education.
Must Ministries is a local, charitable organization serving the needs of families in Marietta, Smyrna, Cherokee, and Douglas counties. It provides food, clothing, financial aid, educational assessments, employment assistance and referral services. Donations of food and clothing are needed and accepted year-round. Financial donations are also accepted.